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According to the prefix "in-" which of the following words defines "incredulous"?

A. Convinced

B. Disbelieving

C. Sympathetic

D. Weary

Answer Explanation:

The word incredulous means the act of being unable to believe something.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Language

  • Q #1: Wow, that was a fast car! Which of the following parts of speech is the word "Wow" in the sentence above?

    A. Preposition

    B. Conjunction

    C. Adverb

    D. Interjection

    Answer Explanation

    The word “wow” can certainly be marked as an interjection as the word is in use to show the emotion of “surprise” of the speaker about the ability of the addressed person to qualify the hurdle in the first attempt.

  • Q #2: Which of the following is a thesis statement?

    A. While Abel Tasman is the first European credited with seeing New Zealand, James Cook is recognized for mapping the country.

    B. New Zealand's national flag depicts four red stars and a silver fern.

    C. Maori culture should receive more emphasis in the history curriculum of New Zealand schools.

    D. The Maori people are indigenous to New Zealand.

    Answer Explanation

    A thesis statement is a concise summary of the main point or argument that an essay or academic paper will focus on. It presents a claim or perspective that the author intends to support and explore throughout the writing.

    Among the provided choices, "Choice C: Maori culture should receive more emphasis in the history curriculum of New Zealand schools" can be considered a thesis statement.

  • Q #3: In the word "circumnavigation," the Latin prefix "circum" means to move in which of the following directions?

    A. Sideways

    B. Forward

    C. Around

    D. Up

    Answer Explanation

    As the word states, “circum” is around, which is also descriptive of the word circumference, which shows the area around something.